CVE-2021-24376
Critical
Description
The Autoptimize WordPress plugin before 2.7.8 attempts to delete malicious files (such as .php) form the uploaded archive via the "Import Settings" feature, after its extraction. However, the extracted folders are not checked and it is possible to upload a zip which contained a directory with PHP file in it and then it is not removed from the disk. It is a bypass of CVE-2020-24948 which allows sending a PHP file via the "Import Settings" functionality to achieve Remote Code Execution.
SeverityCritical
CVSS9.8
Exploit probability—
Product
Autoptimize
PublishedJun 21, 2021
First seenJun 21, 2021
Weakness typeCWE-434Unrestricted upload of dangerous file type
How to fix
Update
- autoptimize autoptimize2.7.8 or later
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| autoptimize autoptimize | v < 2.7.8 | 2.7.8 |
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